I started this blog a number of years ago. Originally it was a way in which I was expressing myself through images and words, and in more ways than one—thats still what it is. But after that it kindly lent itself forward as a way of documenting inspiration and things of note as I slugged away studying at Canterbury University obtaining my Fine Arts degree. Now, its simple slowly updated with small side projects I embark on.
I’d like to talk about my life now, as it is, where it is, and where I want it to be. I recently moved to Auckland, NZ. After living in Christchurch and completing my degree I knew the only hope of actually finding something remotely constructive to progress my career would hopefully be in Auckland. I’ve been here a number of months now and I’ve been able to find a place to live, a rather comfortable apartment right in the city. But my search forever continues in the hunt for a job that will tantalise my study and main love, Graphic Design. In the mean time I’m stuck working a full-time retail job in a large musical instrument chain. Now, thats not so bad, but I don’t want to spend my life progressing into a dead end career. I want a challenge! I want more creativity! I want to work with a team of Designers who share my love for imagery, type and grids! Working day in and day out for people who need fantastic practical solutions to their advertising, print and media needs. Generating fantastic works of art, with a purpose, and function.
But, I can’t get work. Every single position I apply for needs and requires someone who /or — for the life of me ALREADY HAS INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE. There are however the odd jobs that pop up for ‘Junior’ Designers. Most of these still proceed to ask for someone with 2-3 years INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE and also have quite literally 1000′s of applicants, making my chances of standing out obviously un-apparent to that of the chance giver.
So how does one get a job in an Industry that has no entry level positions and anything else requires experience in the Industry?..
Anyway, I’m not giving up, and continually applying for work. And I wanted to share that with the small someone what quiet group of you who actually look at anything I put on this blog. I love Graphic Design. I love type. I love Illustration. And I’m going to work in the Industry no matter what! I need it in my life. So if you know anyone that knows someone please contact me and any help, advice or opportunities would be invaluable to me. I’d much appreciate it.
